Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Michael with Trustees Deffenbaugh and Dunn and Fiscal Officer Cofojohn present.
Chairman Michael led all in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes from regular meeting July 28, 2020 were approved as presented.
RESOLUTION #20-118: Motion by Michael to approve and pay the bills, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes.
BILLS APPROVED AND PAID:
| 24308 | RICKY D BENNETT | WAGES 07/16/20-07/31/20 | 517.55 | |
| 24309 | R. STEVEN COSS JR | WAGES 07/16/20-07/31/20 | 2,004.12 | |
| 24310 | DONALD J LUTZ | WAGES 07/16/20-07/31/20 | 379.85 | |
| 24311 | MARK E. GARVIN | WAGES 07/16/20-07/31/20 | 2,375.86 | |
| 24312 | CHELSEA L HARRIS | WAGES 07/16/20-07/31/20 | 382.17 | |
| 24313 | GREYSON C HENDERSON | WAGES 07/16/20-07/31/20 | 262.45 | |
| 24314 | NICHOLAS R LANSINGER | WAGES 07/16/20-07/31/20 | 490.85 | |
| 24315 | SHAWN A SCHRECKENGOST | WAGES 07/16/20-07/31/20 | 168.38 | |
| 24316 | RYAN S SHANKLE | WAGES 07/16/20-07/31/20 | 184.02 | |
| 24317 | KATHLEEN S COFOJOHN | SALARY 07/01/20-07/31/20 | 1,391.45 | |
| 24318 | JAMES H. DEFFENBAUGH | SALARY 07/01/20-07/31/20 | 620.32 | |
| 24319 | ROBERT C DUNN | SALARY 07/01/20-07/31/20 | 852.74 | |
| 24320 | HENRY A. MICHAEL | SALARY 07/01/20-07/31/20 | 911.18 | |
| 24321 | SANDRA M. NUTTER | SALARY 07/01/20-07/31/20 | 588.79 | |
| 24322 | CENTURYLINK | MONTHLY SERVICE | 168.20 | |
| 24323 | DOMINION EAST OHIO | MONTHLY SERVICE | 72.18 | |
| 24324 | VERIZON WIRELESS | MONTHLY SERVICE | 43.90 | |
| 24325 | LIFE FORCE MANAGEMENT INC | AMBULANCE BILLING FEES | 301.96 | |
| 24326 | RICOH USA INC | COPIER MAINTENANCE | 12.59 | |
| 24327 | QUALITY IP | MONTHLY SERVICE | 958.50 | |
| 24328 | TREASURER STATE OF OHIO | AUDIT FEES | 348.50 | |
| 24329 | GORDON BROTHERS INC | MONTHLY LEASE | 150.00 | |
| 24330 | PETTIGREW HARDWARE | FD REPAIRS/SUPPLIES | 376.68 | |
| 24331 | ALLIANCE MOTORS | FD REPAIRS | 41.30 | |
| 24332 | KOKOSING MATERIALS | ROAD SUPPLIES | 2,120.58 | |
| 24333 | OHIO EDISON | MONTHLY SERVICE | 703.71 | |
| 24334 | CLEARWATER SYSTEMS | FD SUPPLIES | 45.00 | |
| EFTPS | UNITED STATES TREASURY | PAYROLL WITHHOLDING TAX | 4,152.41 | |
| EFT | TREASURERE STATE OF OHIO | PAYROLL WITHHOLDING TAX | 580.98 | |
| EFT | OPERS | MONTHLY PENSION | 3,154.32 | |
| EFT | OP&F | MONTHLY PENSION | 2,497.36 | |
| EFT | BUREAU OF WORKERS’ COMP | 2020 INSTALLMENT | 1,259.91 |
FISCAL OFFICER REPORT
- Presented July bank reconciliations and P.O.’s.
- July receipts were $38,482.91.
- Presented 2021 Estimated Resources.
RESOLUTION #20-119: Motion by Dunn to accept the amounts and rates as determined by the budget commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the county auditor, seconded by Deffenbaugh.
Roll Call: Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Michael-yes.
- Reported need to make a Staples order for file folders and toner but wanted to know if the other departments needed anything.
RESOLUTION #20-120: Motion by Deffenbaugh to approve Staples purchases up to $400, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes, Michael-yes.
TRUSTEE REPORTS:
TRUSTEE MICHAEL
- Nothing to report at this time.
TRUSTEE DEFFENBAUGH
- Reported he spoke with Brett Bencze today and he has requested a title search for the 10699 Whippoorwill Rd. He will let us know when he receives the report.
- Reported the cemetery fence sold on Ebay for $210 but the person that purchased the fence determined the fence was too small. The dimensions of the fence were included in the listing. Trustee Deffenbaugh suggested he sell the fence on Ebay if he does not want the fence.
- Presented a letter from Life Force Management requesting authorization to automatically adjust accounts. The Trustees are not interested in this option due to previous requests that were changed by the board.
- Presented Life Force Closure Authorizations.
RESOLUTION #20-121: Motion by Deffenbaugh that we sign and date the closure authorizations for run numbers 18-0132, 18-0274, 18-055, 19-0059, 19-0066 and forward them for collection in accordance with township policy regarding such EMS charges, seconded by Dunn.
Roll Call: Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes, Michael-yes.
TRUSTEE DUNN
- Reported he received questions from residents regarding culverts and Steve took care of the issues.
- Thank Chief Garvin and the fire department for receiving the AFG grant to purchase SCBA’s.
RESOLUTION #20-122: Motion by Dunn to accept the 2019 AFG grant for $80,674.96 approve Township match of $4,033.75 totaling $84,708.71 and approving the purchase of new SCBA face masks totaling $84,708.71 seconded by Deffenbaugh.
Roll Call: Dunn-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Michael-yes.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
ZONING INSPECTOR
- Written report presented which included zoning updates.
ROAD SUPERVISOR (not present)
- Written report presented which included updates on department activities.
RESOLUTION #20-123: Motion by Michael to amend resolution 20-105 and increase the price of asphalt by $3 per ton, seconded by Deffenbaugh.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes.
FIRE CHIEF (not present)
- Written report presented which included department updates and purchase request.
RESOLUTION #20-124: Motion by Michael to approve purchase of rear brake chamber for 2018 at a cost of $41.30 and purchase three batteries for 2016 at a cost of $253.23 from Advance Auto Parts and to renew subscription for Active911 at a cost of $390, seconded by Deffenbaugh.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes.
Open Communication
None
Safety Issues
None
RESOLUTION #20-125: Motion by Michael to adjourn at 7:41 pm seconded by Deffenbaugh.
Roll Call: Michael-yes, Deffenbaugh-yes, Dunn-yes.
__________________________ _________________________________
Henry Michael, Chairman Kathleen S Cofojohn, Fiscal Officer
_____________________________ ___________________________________ James Deffenbaugh, Vice-Chairman Robert Dunn, Trustee